New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection NJDEP protects NJ's air, land and water and manages the state's natural lands, wildlife and parks.

08/18/2026

Calling all environmental stewards 📢 applications are open for the 2026 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards!

Since 2000, the GEEA program has recognized more than 200 winners that have demonstrated outstanding environmental performance, programs and projects in New Jersey.

Know someone who’s going above and beyond to protect and improve our beautiful state? Nominate them today! Applications close Friday, Aug. 28.

There are nine award categories to be awarded:
Flooding and Climate Resilience
Energy Affordability and Innovation
Watershed Management and Water Resources
Ecosystem Stewardship
Healthy Communities
Sustainability and Wase Reduction
Environmental Justice
Environmental Education
James J. Florio Emerging Environmental Leaders ( 24 years old or younger)

Apply now: https://nj.pulse.ly/bpkf9hjqcs

Along the Jersey Shore, monitoring our coast means seeing the changes from above. 🛩️🌊Acting Commissioner Potosnak joined...
08/14/2026

Along the Jersey Shore, monitoring our coast means seeing the changes from above. 🛩️🌊

Acting Commissioner Potosnak joined DEP staff for a coastal monitoring flight out of Coyle Field, taking an aerial look at New Jersey’s beaches, dunes, inlets and coastal communities.

These flights provide valuable information that helps DEP monitor shoreline conditions, track changes, and better understand how our coast is evolving.

Learn more about DEP’s Beach Monitoring Program at: njbeaches.org

Acting Commissioner Potosnak recently toured the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust’s Petty’s Island Preserve, in Pennsauken...
08/13/2026

Acting Commissioner Potosnak recently toured the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust’s Petty’s Island Preserve, in Pennsauken, Camden County, a former industrial site which is being transformed into a community asset in an overburdened community.

Established by the Legislature in 1968, the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust is an independent agency in, but not of, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Its mission is to preserve land in its natural state for public enjoyment and to protect New Jersey's natural diversity through open space preservation. Today, the Trust manages more than 100 preserves encompassing over 34,000 acres, including more than 3,000 acres protected through conservation easements.

The 500-acre island in the Delaware River between Camden and Philadelphia is owned by CITGO Petroleum Corp. and is undergoing environmental cleanup. The island is permanently protected from future development through a conservation easement held by the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust, preserving the island’s natural resources, wildlife habitat and open space.

Presently, Petty's Island is accessible to visitors through scheduled guided programs. Upcoming programming can be found here: https://aquaticsciences.org/pettys-island/

🔗 Learn more about the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust: dep.nj.gov/njnlt/

🌳 Learn more about the Petty’s Island Preserve: dep.nj.gov/njnlt/list-of-preserves/pettys-island-preserve/

08/13/2026

🏖️Heading to the Jersey Shore this summer?

In today’s NJ HeatRx video, Dr. Michael Ibrahem from Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional shares his top tips for beating extreme heat while on vacation.

Visit Heat Hub NJ for more info on how to stay safe in the heat: https://nj.pulse.ly/guacbabksg🌡️💧

Safe travels and stay sun‑smart! 😎✨

08/12/2026

The Montclair State University PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies’ Green Teams Internship Program is empowering students to help communities facing disproportionate climate impacts. In 2025, ten teams partnered with nonprofits and municipalities to improve air and water quality, expand tree canopies, strengthen food security, and build climate resilience.

Know someone making a difference? Applications are now open for the 2026 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards!

✔️ Nominate yourself, your employer, or another individual, business, organization, or community making a positive environmental impact.
✏️ There are 9 award categories, including one for environmental justice!
📅 Apply by Friday, August 28. It's free!
👉 Learn more https://nj.pulse.ly/ygwk00qvt1

More than 140 DEP employees went above and beyond to help New Jersey successfully host the world’s largest sporting tour...
08/12/2026

More than 140 DEP employees went above and beyond to help New Jersey successfully host the world’s largest sporting tournament and 250th celebrations that brought visitors from around the globe to our state.

From the New Jersey Forest Fire Service and New Jersey State Park Police to the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, NJDEP Air, Energy and Materials Sustainability and NJDEP’s Water Resource Management programs, DEP teams worked behind the scenes to protect communities, monitor conditions, coordinate emergency response, and represent New Jersey on a global stage.

Acting Commissioner Potosnak joined staff to recognize their outstanding efforts and thank them for their dedication to serving New Jersey.

We are proud of the work you do every day to keep our state safe. Thank you for going above and beyond! 💚

Your next role could help shape policy or transform technology that protects New Jersey's environment. 🌎NJDEP is hiring ...
08/11/2026

Your next role could help shape policy or transform technology that protects New Jersey's environment. 🌎

NJDEP is hiring Governor's Fellows with the Office of Legislative Affairs and the Office of Natural Lands Management. Explore both opportunities and apply by August 24 at 4PM.

Click here to apply and for more details including salary and benefits: https://nj.pulse.ly/hpvusdv4fx

08/07/2026

Last year's Governor's Environmental Excellence Award winner, Erin Colfax of Unity Charter School, is inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards through hands-on science education. From water quality monitoring to transforming the school's lower field into a living classroom, Erin is helping students connect with and protect the environment.

Know someone making a difference? Applications are now open for the 2026 Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards!

✔️ Nominate yourself, your employer, or another individual, business, organization, or community making a positive environmental impact.

✏️ There are award categories for students and educators!

📅 Apply by Friday, August 28. It's free!

👉 Learn more: https://nj.pulse.ly/lkxolpbkyf

POV: You found the HR opportunity you've been looking for. 👀NJDEP is hiring a Personnel Trainee to support recruitment, ...
08/07/2026

POV: You found the HR opportunity you've been looking for. 👀

NJDEP is hiring a Personnel Trainee to support recruitment, talent acquisition, and employee development. Ready to start your public service career? Apply by August 18 at 4PM. 🌿

Click here to apply and for more details including salary and benefits: https://applytojob.pulse.ly/wz7giuknmu

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